City

Salina, KS

2 ZIP codes  ·  Saline County  ·  Kansas

👥50,272Population
💰$62,603Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$172,700Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78%Hispanic: 12.9%Black: 3.7%Asian: 2.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White78.0%
Hispanic12.9%
Black3.7%
Asian2.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma556 (1.7%)
HS Graduate9,451 (29%)
Some College4,462 (13.7%)
Associates5,057 (15.5%)
Bachelors3,428 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree9,629 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College13.7%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.4%Renter: 34.6%Tenure
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,603 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$172,700 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$913/mo
Total Housing Units22,434
Vacant Units1,603

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Salina, KS

Salina is a city in Kansas, located in Saline County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 50,272 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Salina is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,603 is below the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Salina is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $913 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salina is well-educated. 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.03%).

Salina, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Salina
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67401 50,272 $62,603 $172,700 $913 3.8% 40.1% 65.4%

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